Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) vs Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2)
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.05 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) produces more peak heat (31,092 vs 30,194 BTU/h), suiting roughly 900–1,250 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 1.86 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) | Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.05 g/hr | 1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10786 BTU/h | 9023 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 31092 BTU/h | 30194 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.86 cu ft | 2.63 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.57 g/min | 0.704 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 110-17 | 123-18 |
| Covered model numbers | 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2), Chinook 20.2 (CK20.2), Sirocco 20.2 (SC20.2) | Princess PI29 Insert |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) or the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2)?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.05 g/hr for the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2).
Are the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) and Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.